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Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light for DS

Traditional RPG elements, story that taps into the origins of Final Fantasy franchise.

The 13th installment disappointed some fans of the franchise, but Square Enix has some good news for gamers looking for a more traditional Final Fantasy experience: Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is set to launch for the Nintendo DS this fall.

Square Enix promises the all-new Final Fantasy adventure will go back to the basics and origins of the franchise with a classic story and traditional RPG elements.

"The Final Fantasy series has a rich history of offering unforgettable adventures and exciting new experiences," Larry Sparks, Square Enix Pal Region VP, said in a statement. "Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light continues this famous tradition, with an adventure that boasts incredible ease of play and a gorgeous art style that should prove to be extremely popular with fans."

The game will feature a touchscreen interface for easy access to menus, commands, and abilities, extensive customization options, including the ability to change character classes on the fly, and wireless co-op play for up to four gamers.

A story synopsis from Square Enix:

In the small kingdom of Horne, Brandt awakes on the morning of his fourteenth birthday. Today is the day he becomes an adult, and the custom of the realm says that he must go to the castle to present himself to the king. Yet when he arrives at the castle he finds the king distraught and the youngest princess missing, abducted by the Witch of the North. With no one else to turn to, the king makes a shocking request: will Brandt save the princess? And thus Brandt's adventure begins… Eventually he is joined by three other brave young souls. Together they will experience a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light launches on the DS this fall.

Sharkey says: DS RPG fans will have their hands full this holiday season with Dragon Quest IX and now a new Final Fantasy adventure. Looking forward to both.